The Central Bank of Russia Recognizes the Outstanding Performance of BTC
Original Source: cointribune
Translation: Blockchain Knight
As the global economic landscape undergoes a realignment, the Central Bank of Russia has unexpectedly spoken out. In its latest report, the Central Bank of Russia lists BTC as a leading financial asset for 2025. This recognition comes from an institution that has so far maintained a cautious stance towards crypto assets, making it quite surprising.
This shift not only highlights the outstanding performance of BTC as an asset but also reflects its increasing integration into investment strategies, even in a tightly controlled financial environment like Russia.
The Central Bank of Russia Recognizes the Outstanding Performance of BTC
In an official report released in May 2025, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) acknowledged that BTC has performed exceptionally well over the past 12 months.
The document states: "The annual return rate of BTC is close to 40%, outperforming all other analyzed financial instruments."
The report provides a precise comparison of the return rates of various assets, covering everything from gold to Russian Federal Bonds (OFZ), as well as stocks from specific industries.
Additionally, the report notes: "Since January 2022, the cumulative return rate of BTC has reached 121%," which is a significant increase compared to traditional assets, most of which have not exceeded single-digit returns.
The analysis is based on two sets of data presented in report charts 36 and 37, comparing the performance of various financial instruments over the past 12 months and since January 2022. The analyzed assets mainly include:
Russian Federal Bonds (OFZ), typically seen as a stable benchmark, but with very modest return rates;
Ruble and Euro deposits, which have not performed beyond 5% to 6%;
Gold, which achieved only single-digit gains during the observation period;
Russian industry stocks (energy, transportation, finance, consumer) and the Russian Trading System Index (MOEX), all of which underperformed compared to BTC;
The S&P 500 Total Return Index (S&P500 TR) and U.S. Treasury bonds, whose cumulative performance has also been surpassed by crypto assets.
Although this quantitative recognition was presented within a neutral analytical framework, it breaks the historically cautious and even resistant attitude of Russian authorities towards BTC.
It highlights the rise of an asset that, while not officially supported, is now emerging due to its performance in returns.
Ongoing Volatility and Global Popularity
Despite the Central Bank of Russia emphasizing the return rate of BTC, it did not overlook the inherent risks posed by its volatility. The report states: "In the first four months of 2025, the price of BTC fell by nearly 20%," a setback that severely shook the market and tested investors' resilience.
However, the crypto asset market quickly rebounded, with an increase of over 10% in April, helping to offset losses from the first quarter. These dramatic fluctuations remind us that while BTC is quite attractive, it remains a high-risk asset prone to sudden corrections.
In addition to the domestic situation in Russia, the Central Bank's report also highlights external factors supporting the growth of BTC. In particular, the launch of spot BTC ETFs in the U.S. and Hong Kong has played a decisive role.
The analysis points out: "Easier access to BTC through traditional brokers has facilitated the increasing popularity of BTC," emphasizing that investors no longer need to master complex digital wallet technologies.
Moreover, macroeconomic instability, whether due to the depreciation of the ruble or the uncertain global environment related to trade wars, has prompted savers to turn to dollar-denominated assets like BTC.
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